A good night’s rest not only leaves us feeling more alert and balanced the next day, it also plays an important role in our overall health and well-being. Research published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease in September 2022 and led by Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute investigator Dr. Chun Liang Hsu reveals previously unidentified connections between processes in the brains of older adults with possible mild cognitive impairment (MCI) that might be hindering restful sleep.
A leading cause of death in Canada, stroke happens when a blood vessel blockage or rupture deprives the brain of oxygen. The cell death and brain damage that can ensue may also impact physical fitness and cognition. To counteract the consequences of stroke, Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute (VCHRI) researcher Dr. Janice Eng recommends post-stroke fitness and shares tips on how to achieve a healthier mind and body.
A phase 3b multicenter, open-label, treatment optimization study of oral asciminib in patients with Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia in Chronic phase (CML-CP) previously treated with 2 or more tyrosine kinase inhibitors
The Canadian Therapeutic Platform Trial for Multidomain Interventions to Prevent Dementia (CAN-THUMBS UP or CTU): Brain Health Support Program Intervention (BHSP)
A Randomized Trial of Doxycycline Chemoprophylaxis for the Prevention of Sexually Transmitted Infections in Gay, Bisexual and Other Men Who Have Sex with Men (gbMSM)